Emerald Lake Park where you can picnic and play all the dayEmerald Lake Park provides an amazing array of picnic and recreational facilities for all ages. Scattered throughout the Emerald Lake Park grounds you will find plenty of areas set up to make your visit a memorable experience. Here you will find...  Picnic Shelters You are able to book from a selection of 5 picnic shelters for that special occasion.     Why not book a children's party, a family re-union, an anniversary celebration or any other special occasion. For all shelter booking details phone 1300 131 683 Cafe and Tea Rooms This magnificent bushland setting is the perfect backdrop for a... Combine a babbling brook, the birdsongs of Australia's diverse native birds and the laughter of friends and family and there you have it... A memorable experience The hours these park facilities are open are 9:00am --- 4:30pm or phone (03) 5968 5113 Barbecues  Free to use electric barbecues are scattered throughout the Emerald Lake Park grounds. Take in the tranquil views of Lake Treanowan and the beautiful surrounds. Watch as Puffing Billy whistles its way through the trees, watch the steam rise above the tree tops as the little train happily makes its way to the Lakeside Train Station. The view is better than from any kitchen window Fresh water is available at each barbecue These BBQ's are cleaned daily but please remove all rubbish and leave the cook tops as clean as possible,(newspaper or paper towl does the job well) Relax and enjoy the clear, clear and crisp mountain air.  What about this idea? A freshly caught trout, seasoned and cooked to perfection on the BBQ, served with a fresh salad mix and toasted garlic bread... Yummy
Fishing  In Emerald Lake Park the Lake Treganowan is stocked regularly with healthy Rainbow Trout. These you can fish for freely from the banks of the lake. Cook your catch on one of the free to use BBQ's, a great way of planning a picnic adventure, cheap family fun at its best Note Victorian Recreational Fishing Licenses apply. Visit this link for details... Victorian Recreational Fishing Licence **** Please bring your own bait as there is no digging allowed on the park grounds. You might like to visit this Site for tips on how to fillet your catch. Playgrounds In Emerald Lake Park there are two fantastic playgrounds. Both are located near the poolside shelter There is a playground for the littlies and... The unique Senior's Playground This has a wide variety of outdoor gym equipment. There are 8 different work stations for that complete exercise experience. 
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Paddleboats
Paddle boats are so much fun.
They can be hired on the south side of the Emerald Lake Park lake
2 seater fun...gather friends and family together and have a great race.
Turn it into a yearly get-together, a great way to build memories
Contact...(03)5968 5095 to ensure that they are operating and for all costs.
Wading Pool
The Emerald Lake Park Wading Pool is a free pool open to the public during summer.
Situated right on the edge of Lake Treganowan, the views are spectacular
Open in December between 11:30-6:00pm, the perfect place to cool down on one of Melbourne's hot, hot days.
Phone 1300 131 683 to check if the pool is open
Puffing Billy Railway
The narrow gauge steam train, the famous Puffing Billy, pulls into the Emerald Lake Park Station.
Watching the little train weave its way through the trees on top of the hillside is always a great sight to see.
For camera enthusiasts, this is a great view to capture.
If you are riding the train, you can hop off here and enjoy the parkground or continue your ride further on up the track.
The train travels 25kms through the forest and lush fern gullies of the magnificent Dandenong Ranges from Belgrave to the Lakeside station. And then from here...
You can continue your journey onto Gembrook, another beautiful little quaint mountain township.
For a Puffing Billy time table visit...
or Phone (03)9754 6800
Walk many of the bushland trails and enjoy nature at its best all seasons. View the rainforest, make a wish at the wishing well
Sit by the pretty little streams and perhaps if you are very still you may see the unique Duckbill Platypus
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Fly a kite on the open lawns, throw a Frisbee or just lie on your picnic blanket and watch the clouds float overhead.
Grab that favorite book, check out the selections on this page from Fishpond
Whatever takes your fancy, Emerald Lake Park is a great place to visit for the perfect memorable fun Family Getaway
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